Japanese

じゅうたくがい
Meaning: residential area; residential district
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

住
宅
街

Example sentences

This is a quiet residential area.
大雨で大量の泥水が住宅街に流れ込んだ。
A large amount of muddy water flowed into the residential area due to the heavy rain.
深夜の住宅街に突如として凄まじい爆発音が響き渡り、住民たちはパニックに陥った。
A tremendous explosion echoed through the residential area late at night, and the residents fell into a panic.
彼らは結婚後、静かな住宅街に新居を構えた。
After getting married, they set up their new home in a quiet residential area.
彼は閑静な住宅街に住んでいる。
He lives in a quiet residential area.

Usage Notes

A region or neighborhood where many houses are gathered. Often used with adjectives like 'quiet' (静かな) or 'exclusive/high-end' (高級な).

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